The UEFA Europa League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Ajax take on AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday. Both teams have been impressive this season and have a point to prove going into this game.Ajax are well on their way to yet another Eredivisie title this season and have been excellent under Erik ten Hag. The Dutch giants edged RKC Waalwijk to a 1-0 victory over the weekend and will want to make a statement in this match.AS Roma have been impressive in the Serie A and have an outside chance of winning the UEFA Europa League this season. The Italian outfit managed a 1-0 victory against Bologna last week and will have to be wary of a comeback in this game.See you tonight, Steek! 🙌↠ Press conference↠ Erik ten Hag & Maarten Stekelenburg↠ Stadio Olimpico↠ 18:45 hrs#UEL #romaja— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 14, 2021AS Roma vs Ajax Head-to-HeadAjax and AS Roma have faced each other on only three occasions on the European front in the past. Both teams have managed one victory apiece and will want to seize the initiative this week.The previous meeting between the two teams took place in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals last week and ended in a 2-1 victory for AS Roma. Ibanez completed a stunning comeback victory on the day and will play an important role in this game.AS Roma form guide: W-W-D-L-WAjax form guide: W-L-W-W-WAlso Read: Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Who has had a better 2020/21 season?AS Roma vs Ajax Team NewsAS Roma have a few injury concernsAS RomaMarash Kumbulla and Nicolo Zaniolo are injured at the moment and have been ruled out of the game against Ajax this week. Bruno Peres is also serving a suspension at the moment and will be excluded from the squad.Injured: Marash Kumbulla, Nicolo ZanioloDoubtful: Chris Smalling, Leonardo SpinazzolaSuspended: Bruno PeresUnavailable: NoneAjax need to win this gameAjaxWith Sebastien Haller unavailable in the Europa League, Dusan Tadic will have to lead the line for Ajax. Noussair Mazraoui, Maarten Stekelenburg, and Daley Blind are nursing injuries and have been sidelined for this match.Injured: Noussair Mazraoui, Maarten Stekelenburg, Daley BlindDoubtful: Perr SchuursSuspended: Andre OnanaUnavailable: Sebastien HallerAS Roma vs Ajax Predicted XIAS Roma Predicted XI (3-4-3): Pau Lopez; Ibanez, Bryan Cristante, Gianluca Mancini; Riccardo Calafiori, Amadou Diawara, Jordan Veretout, Rick Karsdorp; Pedro, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Edin Dzeko🥉 In December, @EdDzeko became our third top goalscorer of all time.📲 Thanks to @socios, supporters with an $ASR Fan Token decided the artwork to be presented to him in congratulations.Edin has now donated the design to support a good cause. ♥️🖼️➡️ https://t.co/xda7l10eEx pic.twitter.com/MPzokVeDyN— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) April 14, 2021Ajax Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kjell Scherpen; Nicolas Tagliafico, Lisandro Martinez, Jurrien Timber, Devyne Rensch; Edson Alvarez, Ryan Gravenberch; Davy Klaassen, David Neres, Antony; Dusan TadicAS Roma vs Ajax PredictionAjax have been exceptional in the league this season but have not been particularly adept at replicating their form on the European front. The Dutch champions are at a disadvantage going into this game and will need to be at their best.AS Roma have plenty of European experience in their ranks and will want to keep their lead intact this week. Ajax might be able to pull a goal back but are unlikely to overturn the deficit.Prediction: AS Roma 0-1 AjaxAlso Read: Top 5 goalkeepers in the world this season